Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
4 Central American countries, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, contain extensive areas of the Dry Corridor exposed to prolonged droughts and extreme rainfall associated with El Niño.
More than 50 consecutive days of record-high ocean surface temperatures increased the risk of altered rainfall, droughts, floods and heatwaves affecting agricultural production.
Mexico's dairy industry generates 1.6 million jobs, according to The Food Tech infographic.
Mexico ranks among the world's 15 leading milk-producing countries, according to The Food Tech infographic.
15 billion liters of milk is Mexico's production target for 2030, according to The Food Tech infographic.
84% of Mexico's dairy imports originate in the United States. The infographic also reports a dairy trade deficit of US$2.693 billion in 2025.
97% of Mexico's milk producers are small and medium-sized livestock farmers. The dairy chain comprises approximately 154,000 production units nationwide.
13.8 billion liters of milk are expected to be produced in Mexico in 2025, covering approximately 65% of national demand. The sector target shown for 2030 is 15 billion liters.
Less than 20% of normal precipitation fell across southern and southwestern Puerto Rico during the 60 days preceding July 21, 2026, representing deficits of 3 to 6 inches. Most of the island received less than 60% of normal rainfall.
The entire U.S. Virgin Islands territory was classified in Extreme Drought (D3) as of July 21, 2026. Lack of rainfall was causing cracked soils, vegetation stress, depleted ponds, and water-access difficulties for residents and farmers.
